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Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn

Jaffna

Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers a garden and accommodations with a kitchenette in Jaffna, a 15-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station.

M
Mateus
From
Brazil
Everything! Breakfast was delicious, room had great size, no hot shower in some rooms but in shared showers yes, so not a problem at all. Tony and his brother are amazing, and Tony gave many advices and suggestions about Jaffna. Staying again there when I visit the city again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews
Price from
$13.90
1 night, 2 adults

Dayanithi Guest House

Jaffna

Dayanithi Guest House enjoys a location in Jaffna, 5.4 miles from Jaffna Railway Station and 5.4 miles from Jaffna Fort.

C
Carol
From
United States
This is such a lovely, comfortable place to stay. Jaffna hospitality! Beautiful house and grounds, large, comfortable room. Ravi and Kandiah graciously respond to all requests. We ended up eating not only breakfast at home but most dinners as well. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults

Nallur Holidays Inn

Jaffna

Nallur Holidays Inn in Jaffna provides adults-only accommodations with an open-air bath and a shared lounge. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

T
Thomas
From
Germany
Very friendly owner, nice room and good value for what you pay, received a free welcome coffee which was very nice, highly recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews
Price from
$13.68
1 night, 2 adults

Nallur Residence

Jaffna

A 5-minute walk from Nallur Kovil in Jaffna, Nallur Residence features accommodations with access to spa facilities, wellness packages, and open-air bath.

A
Arun
From
India
This is not a hotel but a homestay. Mr Haran, who runs the place looked after is like we were invited guests
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

Gatetrees resort

Jaffna

Just a 17-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and one mile from Nallur Kovil, Gatetrees resort features accommodations in Jaffna, with an open-air bath.

M
Mario Klaric
From
United States
Everything about Gatetrees was great, especially Karna, the manager. I learned many things from our conversations, and enjoyed watching Karna perform the rituals for the first day of Pongal. The rice dish he cooked was very tasty. Karna organized a tuk tuk tour of Jaffna peninsula for me with Sinthu. Sinthu showed me many interesting sights. He also told me about Tamil history and current Jaffna customs. I recommend Gatetrees to anyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

J City Holidays Inn

Jaffna

Just a 4-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and 0.7 miles from Jaffna Public Library, J City Holidays Inn features accommodations in Jaffna, with a garden and a shared lounge.

J
Jones
From
Sri Lanka
I had a wonderful experience staying here on a recent work trip. The location is incredibly convenient, just a 600-meter walk from the Jaffna railway station. What truly stood out was the exceptional hospitality. I had to travel at an inconvenient time, but the staff were extremely accommodating and graciously adjusted my check-in time. They were very friendly, and the entire place was neat and pleasant. I even received a delicious cup of tea, which was a lovely, welcoming touch. With several food shops also within walking distance, it has everything you need. I will definitely be staying here again for all my future work trips to Jaffna. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
$18
1 night, 2 adults

KATHIR Guest House

Jaffna

Providing a garden, KATHIR Guest House features accommodations in Jaffna.

B
Bhavany
From
Sri Lanka
This hotel provided exactly the serene escape we were looking for. The clean and spacious room gave us plenty of space to relax, and the minimalist design really helped us clear our minds. We also loved the natural sounds of birds in the morning—it added to the peaceful vibe. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We'll definitely be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
$33
1 night, 2 adults

WIMAL PALACE

Jaffna

WIMAL PALACE enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.2 miles from Jaffna Railway Station and 1.6 miles from Nallur Kovil.

K
Karin
From
United States
Breakfast good at first, not good at end of stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

Senthil Complex

Jaffna

Offering a garden, Senthil Complex provides accommodations in Jaffna. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

A
Arun
From
Canada
Clean and friendly . So comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
$27
1 night, 2 adults

KCS HOLIDAY INN Pvt Ltd

Jaffna

KCS HOLIDAY INN Pvt Ltd offers accommodations in Jaffna, 1.5 miles from Jaffna Fort and 9.2 miles from Nilavarai Well. The guest house is 13 miles from Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil.

M
Munasinghe
From
Sri Lanka
Great place. Easy to access main tourists places in Jaffna
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Jaffna and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews

Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Golden Star Guest House in Jaffna is close to Jaffna Public Library and Jaffna Railway Station. With city views, this accommodation features a terrace.

From $21.50 per night

Flamingo Villa

Jaffna
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

Just a few steps from Jaffna Railway Station and a 17-minute walk from Jaffna Public Library, Flamingo Villa features accommodations in Jaffna, with a garden and a shared lounge.

From $48.38 per night

Yaarl Holiday

Jaffna
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

Just a 9-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station and one mile from Nallur Kovil, Yaarl Holiday features accommodations in Jaffna, with a shared lounge.

Allens home stay

Jaffna
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews

Just a 7-minute walk from Nallur Kovil and 0.9 miles from Jaffna Railway Station, Allens home stay features accommodations in Jaffna, with a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews

Tony's Garden House Back Packers inn offers a garden and accommodations with a kitchenette in Jaffna, a 15-minute walk from Jaffna Railway Station.

Sri Kumaran

Jaffna
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Sri Kumaran is set in Jaffna.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Featuring a garden, Sunflowers Canada House provides accommodations in Jaffna.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

Featuring garden views, D'Villa Garden House in Jaffna offers accommodations and a garden. This guest house features free private parking, a shared lounge, and free Wifi.

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Kumar inn

Jaffna
Budget options available

Kumar inn offers accommodations in Jaffna, 1.3 miles from Nallur Kovil and 1.5 miles from Jaffna Public Library. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From $80.29 per night

Featuring garden views, Holiday Bungalow for rent, Inuvil, Jaffna in Uduvil offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This guest house features free private parking and a shared kitchen.

From $90.75 per night

Green star villa

Jaffna
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Green star villa enjoys a location in Jaffna, 1.6 miles from Nallur Kovil and 1.7 miles from Jaffna Railway Station. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews
Tony is a great host! He was very helpful, friendly and nice to chat with. He arranged for me a tour of Jaffna peninsula and helped with other travel arrangements. In the guest house there are whiteboards with lots of useful info for travellers such as train and bus schedules. Breakfast (a la carte) had a lot of options to choose from. Overall basic guest house but with great vibe and services.
Guest review by
Giulia
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $44.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Haran the host was the most helpful we have met. He arranged everything from tours, places to visit and where the best food places to eat. When asked about where to eat out on our final night, he decided to cook us a meal and it was delicious. Breakfasts were outstanding each morning with fresh fruit and home cooked Sri Lankan Jaffna tucker.
Guest review by
Francis
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
The house is down a quiet cul-de-sac, with a leafy garden and outside patio. Our room was large, with good size comfortable double bed. Air con, plus fan, plus mosquito net over bed. Plenty of sockets and good wifi. A lounge area with T.V. and dining area. Excellent delicious substantial breakfast. Allen was an extremely charming and helpful host, always willing to answer our questions, phone transport etc.
Guest review by
Robin
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
Our stay at Allens home stay was very unique! Allen knows everything about Jaffna and its surroundings and will help you in any way to make your trip up north a special one. His garden is beautiful and quiet. The guesthouse is a 20 minute walk from the buisy city centre. We felt completely at home during our stay. Allen is a very warm and welcoming person. Breakfast was fantastic, Allen even made a food package when we had to catch an early train.
Guest review by
Laura
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $44.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Quiet Guesthouse in a busy area. The host provided a fantastic breakfast and helpful information. Very spacious accommodation.
Guest review by
Debra
Young couple